Articles from the January 1, 2018 edition
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No Coal for You
In the January print edition we discuss the rejection of two shoreline permits by a Washington State hearing examiner for the construction of a $680 million coal terminal. Cowlitz County hearing examiner, Mark Scheibmeir, said he rejected the...
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The Gap Grows Larger
When I first became involved in LNG as a marine fuel in 2012, my strong belief was that LNG would grow to occupy a large segment of the marine fuels market and the United States would become the...
New Landing Craft Serving San Juan Islands
Latitude Marine Services of La Connor, Washington has delivered the 86-foot by 25-foot landing craft Nordland II to San Juan Ferry & Barge for operation within the San Juan Islands. The new...
Electric Ferries Making Headway
Hybrid and all-electric ferries are continuing to make headway in Europe where Finland's first all-electric ferry, the 321.5-foot Elektra, has been placed in service on the 15-minute run between...
New Vessel Review
The last year has seen NW builders completing an outstanding number of vessels that represent the leading edge of nautical engineering. From two of the first Tier 4 tugs in the nation to sophisticated...
A Seaman's Release of Claims: Is It Enforceable?
The signing of a release is an integral part of the settlement of a claim for personal injuries. In exchange for the settlement funds, the injured party releases the responsible party from any further liability arising out of the injuries. This...
Above Board
In less than a decade, most ships plying the waters could “increasingly resemble floating computers” according to DNVGL’s look at the emergence of digitization in the industry. An improvement in Internet connection capabilities, the...
